Daily Prayer with the Divine Office

Memorial of St. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr Hymn Antiphon: Men will hate you because you are mine, but he who perseveres will be saved. Psalm 2 Antiphon: The sufferings of this life cannot be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us in the life to come. Psalm 11 Antiphon: The Lord tested his chosen ones as gold tested by fire; he has received them for ever as a sacrificial offering. Psal...

Memorial of St. Callistus I, Pope and Martyr: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the King of martyrs. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background musi...

Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Their own strength could not save them; it was your strength and the light of your face. Psalm 44 Antiphon: Turn back to the Lord; he will not hide his face. Psalm 44 Antiphon: Arise, Lord, do not abandon us for ever. Psalm 44 Verse: Let the light of your face shine on me, O Lord. Resp: Teach me your way of holiness. First reading:...

Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come into the Lord's presence singing for joy. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background...

Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has done for you. Psalm 103 Antiphon: As a father is gentle with his children, so is the Lord with those who revere him. Psalm 103 Antiphon: Bless the Lord, all you his works! Psalm 103 Verse: Lord, make me understand the way of your precepts. Resp: And I will marvel at your wisdom. Fir...

Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New Ameri...

St. John XXIII, pope Hymn Antiphon: Lord, let my cry come to you; do not hide your face from me. Psalm 102 Antiphon: Be attentive, Lord, to the prayer of the helpless. Psalm 102 Antiphon: You, O Lord, established the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. Psalm 102 Verse: Listen, my people, to my teaching. Resp: Give ear to the words I speak. First reading: Zech 1:1-2:4 Responsory: The...

St. John XXIII, pope: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, chief shepherd of the flock. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: Albinoni - Co...

Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: How good is the God of Israel to the pure of heart! Psalm 73 Antiphon: Their laughter will turn to weeping, their merriment to grief. Psalm 73 Antiphon: Those who depart from you will perish; my joy is to remain with you, my God. Psalm 73 Verse: To savor your words is my delight, O Lord. Resp: Honey itself is not sweeter. First readi...

Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music...

Sunday of the Twenty-eighth week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Who can climb the Lord's mountain, or stand in his holy place? Psalm 24 Antiphon: Bless our God, you nations of the world; he has given us life, alleluia. Psalm 66 Antiphon: Listen to me, all you who revere God, let me tell you what great things he has done for me, alleluia. Psalm 66 Verse: God's word is alive; it strikes to the hear...

Sunday of the Twenty-eighth week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, worship the Lord, for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, alleluia. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New A...

Saturday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Let us praise the Lord for his mercy and for the wonderful things he has done for men. Psalm 107 Antiphon: Men have seen the works of God, the marvels he has done. Psalm 107 Antiphon: Those who love the Lord will see and rejoice; they will understand his loving kindness. Psalm 107 Verse: Your truth O God, is high as the clouds. Re...

Saturday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship God who holds the world and its wonders in his creating hand. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the...

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary Hymn Antiphon: I am worn out with crying, with longing for my God. Psalm 69 Antiphon: I needed food and they gave me gall; I was parched with thirst and they gave me vinegar. Psalm 69 Antiphon: Seek the Lord, and you will live. Psalm 69 Verse: The Lord will teach us his ways. Resp: And we will follow in his footsteps. First reading: 1 Tim 6:1-10 Responsory: Surel...

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship Christ, the Son of Mary. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: Albinoni -...

Commemoration of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, virgin Hymn Antiphon: Look on us, Lord, and see how we are despised. Psalm 89 Antiphon: I am the root and stock of David; I am the morning star. Psalm 89 Antiphon: Our years wither away like grass, but you, Lord God, are eternal. Psalm 90 Verse: In you is the source of life. Resp: In your light we see light itself. First reading: 1 Tim 5:3-25 Responsor...

Commemoration of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, virgin: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: The holy virgins praise their Lord and King; come, let us join in their worship. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the Ne...

Wednesday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Wherever you are, Lord, there is mercy, there is truth. Psalm 89 Antiphon: When the Son of God came into this world, he was born of David's line. Psalm 89 Antiphon: Once for all I swore to my servant David: his dynasty shall never fail. Psalm 89 Verse: When we listen to your word, our minds are filled with light. Resp: It is the...

Wednesday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Backgro...

Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi Hymn Antiphon: Let God arise, let his enemies flee before him. Psalm 68 Antiphon: Our God is a saving God; he, the Lord, holds the keys of death. Psalm 68 Antiphon: Kingdoms of earth, sing praise to God, make music in honor of the Lord. Psalm 68 Verse: I will listen to what the Lord God is saying. Resp: He tells of peace for his people. First reading: 1 Tim 3:1-16...

Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Let us sing praise to God, as we acclaim St. Francis Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Background music: Albin...

Monday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Our God will be made manifest; he will not come in silence Psalm 50 Antiphon: Offer to God the sacrifice of praise. Psalm 50 Antiphon: I want a loving heart more than sacrifice, knowledge of my ways more than holocausts Psalm 50 Verse: Listen, my people, and I will speak. Resp: I am the Lord, your God. First reading: 1 Tim 2:1-15 Re...

Monday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time: Invitatory Invitatory Antiphon: Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Back...

Sunday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: Day by day I shall bless you, Lord, Alleluia. Psalm 145 Antiphon: Your kingdom, Lord, is an everlasting kingdom, alleluia Psalm 145 Antiphon: The Lord is faithful in all his words and loving in all his deeds, alleluia. Psalm 145 Verse: Listen to my words. Resp: Give ear to my precepts. First reading: 1 Tim 1:1-20 Responsory: Christ...